At a Glance
Median Income
$37,067
$25,093 per capita
Median Rent
$740/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
2.8%
87.5% high school+
Unemployment
7.6%
18.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
49.7%
21.5% smoking rate
How Maringouin Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Maringouin's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Maringouin a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Maringouin residents earn a median household income of $37,067 , which is 51% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,093. The unemployment rate stands at 7.6% (111% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 857 business establishments, including 73 restaurants.
Education
2.8% of adults in Maringouin hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(92% below the national average).
87.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Maringouin has an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C).
Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 64.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 49.
Data Overview
People
Population737
Median Age56.3 yrs
Density996/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born0.4%
Veterans0.5%
Economy
C
Median Income$37,067
Per Capita$25,093
Unemployment7.6%
Poverty18.1%
County GDP$2,340M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,299
Housing
A
Home Value
Rent$740
Ownership67.3%
Zillow$285,916
Housing Units416
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity49.7%
Diabetes18.8%
Smoking21.5%
Heart Disease7.0%
Premature Death11,218/100K
Climate
Avg Temp67°F
Rain64.5 in/yr
AQI49 (Good)
Elevation22 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+2.8%
High School+87.5%
Graduate+2.6%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 55% / D 43%
Commute42 min
Broadband55.0%
Internet Speed114 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Maringouin was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Lafayette Regional/Paul Fournet Field (34 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.387 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
26.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 114 Mbps.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.